Book of Worship with Hymns and Tunes ‎#535

535. Awake my soul; stretch every nerve

1 Awake, my soul; stretch every nerve,
And press with vigor on;
A heav'nly race demands thy zeal,
And an immortal crown.

2 A cloud of witnesses around
Hold thee in full survey;
Forget the steps already trod,
And onward urge thy way.

3 'Tis God's all-animating voice,
That calls thee from on high;
'Tis His own hand presents the prize
To thine uplifted eye;--

4 That prize, with peerless glories bright,
Which shall new lustre boast,
When victors' wreaths and monarchs' gems
Shall blend in common dust.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Awake my soul; stretch every nerve
• Author: Philip Doddridge (1755)
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1899
• Topic: Christians: Workers for Christ; Christian conflict; Diligence; Race: The Christian; Service

Tune Information

• Name: CHRISTMAS
• Composer: George F. Handel
• Meter: C. M.